Woods Lake Trail

Silver Lake Wilderness · near Benson Road

0.6 mi

This trail, one way. Your whole hike may be longer.

Benson Road Parking Area

Closest parking

Closures and warnings

No alerts

DEC hasn't posted anything about this trail.

9 more alerts for the Southern regionClosed

Closed
The Spruce Mountain Fire Tower Trail is the only recreation currently available on this tract and is closed to the public during regular…
The Spruce Mountain Fire Tower Trail is the only recreation currently available on this tract and is closed to the public during regular bug game hunting season in the northern zone, which includes bear and deer seasons. Public ATV access is NOT permitted on any conservation easement lands in this area (Northway Properties and Lyme Adirondack Forest Company). State police and NYS Rangers will be called for trespass violations.
Read on DEC's site
Closed
Dennie Road winter-use trails are closed for the season.
Read on DEC's site
Caution
The Spruce Mountain Fire Tower is currently closed until the structure can be repaired.
The Fire Tower on Hadley Mountain is a nearby alternative.
Read on DEC's site
Notice
The access road was recently repaired but may not be plowed during winter.
Users should travel this route carefully and at low speed.
Read on DEC's site
Notice
The road to Archer Vly is open.
Camping is available only at the four designated locations.
Read on DEC's site
Notice
Public ATV access is NOT permitted on any conservation easement lands in this area (Northway Properties and Lyme Adirondack Forest Company).
State police and NYS Rangers will be called for trespass violations.
Read on DEC's site
Notice
Access is limited to snowmobiling only.
State police and NYS Rangers will be called for trespass violations.
Read on DEC's site
Notice
Hikers using the portion of the trail through the Shaker Mountain Wild Forest may have trouble crossing West Stony Creek during high waters following rains.
Read on DEC's site
Notice
The road north of Cemetery Road leading to the parking and camping area on the State Forest is very rough due to significant washouts.
Several cars have become stuck. Only high clearance 4-wheel drive vehicles should use the road.
Read on DEC's site

Updated from DEC at Oct 16, 5:30 PM ET · DEC's page

Not affiliated with NYS DEC. Conditions change — verify with DEC before you go. Emergencies: 911 or 1-833-NYS-RANGERS.

Where to park

Benson Road Parking Area
0.1 mi from the trail · DEC parking
8 Vehicle Capacity
Northville Placid Trail & Woods Lake Trail Parking
0.2 mi from the trail · DEC parking
Roadside Pull-Off Parking Area - 8 Car
Trail Parking
1.5 mi from the trail · DEC parking

Distances are as the crow flies.

More trails near Benson Road

Northville-Placid Trail · Benson Road
40 miNotice

Trail map from NY State DEC. DEC's page for Silver Lake Wilderness.

Spot a mistake or missing trail? Tell us

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Woods Lake Trail

Silver Lake Wilderness · near Benson Road

0.6 mi

This trail, one way. Your whole hike may be longer.

Benson Road Parking Area

Closest parking

Closures and warnings

No alerts

DEC hasn't posted anything about this trail.

9 more alerts for the Southern regionClosed

Closed
The Spruce Mountain Fire Tower Trail is the only recreation currently available on this tract and is closed to the public during regular…
The Spruce Mountain Fire Tower Trail is the only recreation currently available on this tract and is closed to the public during regular bug game hunting season in the northern zone, which includes bear and deer seasons. Public ATV access is NOT permitted on any conservation easement lands in this area (Northway Properties and Lyme Adirondack Forest Company). State police and NYS Rangers will be called for trespass violations.
Read on DEC's site
Closed
Dennie Road winter-use trails are closed for the season.
Read on DEC's site
Caution
The Spruce Mountain Fire Tower is currently closed until the structure can be repaired.
The Fire Tower on Hadley Mountain is a nearby alternative.
Read on DEC's site
Notice
The access road was recently repaired but may not be plowed during winter.
Users should travel this route carefully and at low speed.
Read on DEC's site
Notice
The road to Archer Vly is open.
Camping is available only at the four designated locations.
Read on DEC's site
Notice
Public ATV access is NOT permitted on any conservation easement lands in this area (Northway Properties and Lyme Adirondack Forest Company).
State police and NYS Rangers will be called for trespass violations.
Read on DEC's site
Notice
Access is limited to snowmobiling only.
State police and NYS Rangers will be called for trespass violations.
Read on DEC's site
Notice
Hikers using the portion of the trail through the Shaker Mountain Wild Forest may have trouble crossing West Stony Creek during high waters following rains.
Read on DEC's site
Notice
The road north of Cemetery Road leading to the parking and camping area on the State Forest is very rough due to significant washouts.
Several cars have become stuck. Only high clearance 4-wheel drive vehicles should use the road.
Read on DEC's site

Updated from DEC at Oct 16, 5:30 PM ET · DEC's page

Not affiliated with NYS DEC. Conditions change — verify with DEC before you go. Emergencies: 911 or 1-833-NYS-RANGERS.

Where to park

Benson Road Parking Area
0.1 mi from the trail · DEC parking
8 Vehicle Capacity
Northville Placid Trail & Woods Lake Trail Parking
0.2 mi from the trail · DEC parking
Roadside Pull-Off Parking Area - 8 Car
Trail Parking
1.5 mi from the trail · DEC parking

Distances are as the crow flies.

More trails near Benson Road

Northville-Placid Trail · Benson Road
40 miNotice

Trail map from NY State DEC. DEC's page for Silver Lake Wilderness.

Spot a mistake or missing trail? Tell us

← All trails in Silver Lake Wilderness

Woods Lake Trail

Closures and warnings

The Spruce Mountain Fire Tower Trail is the only recreation currently available on this tract and is closed to the public during regular…

Dennie Road winter-use trails are closed for the season.

The Spruce Mountain Fire Tower is currently closed until the structure can be repaired.

The access road was recently repaired but may not be plowed during winter.

The road to Archer Vly is open.

Public ATV access is NOT permitted on any conservation easement lands in this area (Northway Properties and Lyme Adirondack Forest Company).

Access is limited to snowmobiling only.

Hikers using the portion of the trail through the Shaker Mountain Wild Forest may have trouble crossing West Stony Creek during high waters following rains.

The road north of Cemetery Road leading to the parking and camping area on the State Forest is very rough due to significant washouts.

Where to park

More trails near Benson Road

Woods Lake Trail

Closures and warnings

The Spruce Mountain Fire Tower Trail is the only recreation currently available on this tract and is closed to the public during regular…

Dennie Road winter-use trails are closed for the season.

The Spruce Mountain Fire Tower is currently closed until the structure can be repaired.

The access road was recently repaired but may not be plowed during winter.

The road to Archer Vly is open.

Public ATV access is NOT permitted on any conservation easement lands in this area (Northway Properties and Lyme Adirondack Forest Company).

Access is limited to snowmobiling only.

Hikers using the portion of the trail through the Shaker Mountain Wild Forest may have trouble crossing West Stony Creek during high waters following rains.

The road north of Cemetery Road leading to the parking and camping area on the State Forest is very rough due to significant washouts.

Where to park

More trails near Benson Road

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